Switzerland

August 14, 2006

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Rail Away - S12 - E11

In the French-speaking part of Switzerland, the old town of Neuchatel is an important railway junction. It is not only on the line to Geneva, but many trips in the region also start here. Some of these - such as to Buttes and Glovelier - can be experienced in this program.

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Rail Away: Season 12 - 15 Episode s

12x1 - United Kingdom
July 31, 2006
Plymouth - Paignton - Kingswear & Totnes - Buckfastleigh & Lynton and Barnstaple Railway
12x2 - Wales
August 1, 2006
Wales. The green Wales is also known as the backyard of England. It is a beautiful and surprising area to pass through by steam train. In Portmeirion you can find the world at your feet.
12x3 - the Netherlands
August 2, 2006
The Low Countries are very familiar with the nostalgic steam trains. The large number of specimens still in good condition and in motion, and the many original railways prove this immediately. The million-dollar line in Limburg is a gem and the steam locomotive on the Apeldoorn-Dieren route literally takes us back in time. The Railway Museum also brings the rich train history of the Netherlands to life. This steam train journey will show you the Netherlands from a very surprising perspective.
12x4 - Scotland
August 3, 2006
Land of whiskey, bagpipes, legends, rugged landscapes, trend-setting cities such as Edinburgh and turbulent islands such as Mull. Traveling by steam train is the perfect travel experience in this region.
12x5 - Poland
August 4, 2006
The city of Poznan is our starting point for an impressive steam train journey. We visit Wolsztyn, among others, where one can find the last steam train depot in Europe. Leszno is another interesting destination. The narrow-gauge Znin-Gasawa is absolutely breathtaking.
12x6 - United Kingdom
August 7, 2006
Cornwall. A journey through Cornwall where the steam trains of the nineteenth century are active since the dark past of the mining industry to the modern vibrant coastal cities of today. An excursion to West Somerset results in a steam train journey along the longest and historic railroad in Great Britain.
12x7 - Thailand
August 8, 2006
A railway line with a known but bad name (the Burma railway line). Created by thousands of prisoners during the Japanese occupation, this line demanded a huge prize for suffering and lives. A journey on this horrible track with its many painful memories.
12x8 - Thailand
August 9, 2006
To experience Asia, the train is the most suitable way. And those who want to be pampered take the luxurious Eastern Orient Express. You travel from north to south across the Malaysian peninsula and you can experience this world optimally between Chiang Mai and Singapore.
12x9 - Norway
August 10, 2006
In the wintry Norwegian landscape a train journey from Lillehammer to Hamar, both known from the Winter Olympics, to the east of the country. There a railway line runs through sparsely populated areas, covered with forests, to the former mining center Roros.
12x10 - United Kingdom
August 11, 2006
A journey on the oldest English railway line from the east to the west coast, from Newcastle to Carlisle, parallel to the Hadrinanus Wall. It was built to protect the Roman Empire against invasion. Then further south and Lancaster and then on the beautiful wadden coast of Cumbria and the Lake District.
12x11 - Switzerland
August 14, 2006
In the French-speaking part of Switzerland, the old town of Neuchatel is an important railway junction. It is not only on the line to Geneva, but many trips in the region also start here. Some of these - such as to Buttes and Glovelier - can be experienced in this program.
12x12 - Germany
August 15, 2006
From Cologne a journey along the Rhine, a river that has left a big mark on this part of Europe for centuries. The train ride gives a good impression of this, even in gray autumn months. The ultimate goal is Europe's financial center, Frankfurt, the Manhattan on the Main.
12x13 - Scotland
August 16, 2006
A train journey along the Scottish east coast (from Aberdeen) means passing a long line of artworks. A landscape that is less spectacular for Scotland still yields enough attention. Highlights are two of the most famous rail viaducts in the world, each with their own story.
12x14 - France
August 17, 2006
A beautiful train journey along the Var River, which starts at the Mediterranean Sea. From mundane Nice the trail winds along the river Var and Verdon through an inhospitable area. On this journey through the Provençe, small stations in quiet towns and impressive viaducts alternate.
12x15 - Austria & Italy
August 18, 2006
A journey through the snowy mountains of Tyrol from Austria to Italy. This railway line was built along the border of the Empire of Austria. Formerly especially important for the army, now many tourists use it. Thanks to the beautiful Puster Valley, there is much to enjoy on all sides.

12x1 - United Kingdom

12x2 - Wales

12x3 - the Netherlands

12x4 - Scotland

12x5 - Poland

12x6 - United Kingdom

12x7 - Thailand

12x8 - Thailand

12x9 - Norway

12x10 - United Kingdom

12x11 - Switzerland

12x12 - Germany

12x13 - Scotland

12x14 - France

12x15 - Austria & Italy

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S10: Season 10

S11: Season 11

S12: Season 12

S13: Season 13

S14: Season 14

S15: Season 15

S16: Season 16

S17: Season 17

S18: Season 18

S19: Season 19

S20: Season 20

S21: Season 21

S22: Season 22

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S24: Season 24

S25: Season 25

S26: Season 26

S27: Season 27

S28: Season 28

S29: Season 29

S30: Season 30

S31: Season 31

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S33: Season 33

S34: Season 34

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